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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
5
Five year guarantee offered on Emerson fans praised for material workmanship and economical use of current. Costner Electrical Contractor advertises office in former Meyer Grocery building with contact phone 546 for purchases or installations.
For sale west of the Presbyterian church seek details from Minnie A. Rowlison Ong Salesman wanted Lubricating oil grease paint part or whole time commission basis man with car preferred Riversde Refining Company Cleveland Ohio Green's August Flower promoted as a digestive aid and laxative Eight good residence lots for sale inquire at Free Press office The Knife Weeder for listed corn sold by H. D. Clayton Hill City Ks
A set of candidate notices announces runs for Ellis County offices including Register of Deeds Leona M. Jantzen County Attorney Harry L. Pestana Probate Judge F. E. McLain and County Superintendent of Public Instruction, all subject to Republican primaries or August 1 primary election.
Topeka notes report widespread Sunday garage closures from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to conserve mechanics amid war. Mention notes on gas rates, mayoral efforts for War Savings Stamps, and public notices from Hays and Victoria urging stamp purchases to support troops. The piece also highlights speeches by Harvey and Warner in Russell and Ellsworth events.
A fragment suggests someone considering passing a raise to another person as a means to share the burden or advantage. The text hints at age or status as a factor in how the raise might be redistributed, but offers no clear plan or names.
An 1918 Washington dispatch discusses espionage harms, harsh punishments for traitors, and public concern over mob justice. It urges measured response after the war ends, warning against overreaction while noting the need to curb enemy spies. It also details post office guidance on sending money to prisoners of war and mentions local ads for room rental and a shoe hospital.
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